Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 18,000 staff and 51,000 students from over 150 different countries.
| Acronym | UCL |
| Nickname | UCL |
| Motto / Slogan | Let all come who by merit deserve the most reward |
| Colour | Cerulean, Indigo |
| Mascot | Phineas |
| Founded | 1826 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT |
London’s Global University: a diverse intellectual community, engaged with the wider world and committed to changing it for the better; recognised for our radical and critical thinking and its widespread influence; with an outstanding ability to integrate our education, research, innovation and enterprise for the long-term benefit of humanity
"Our distinctive approach to research, education, and innovation will further inspire our community of staff, students and partners to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved."
We are investing in a university fit for the 21st century and beyond. At UCL you'll find all the cutting-edge facilities you need to achieve great things. We are over halfway through our 10-year, £1.25 billion investment in creating sustainable spaces and best-in-class facilities – giving our staff and students the tools to take their learning and discoveries further – with many award-winning developments in Bloomsbury already completed.
Whether you want to boost your employability, tackle global issues, or start your own venture, we can help develop entrepreneurial skills and support you to achieve your goals. UCL Innovation & Enterprise can help you to develop transferable entrepreneurial skills and start your own venture. You can benefit from our free extracurricular activities, regardless of study, experience, or interest in entrepreneurship.
As a student, you are automatically a member of Students' Union UCL, and UCL's policy of keeping Wednesday afternoons free of teaching allows you to take part in social or sporting activities. The Students’ Union is here to help you do more at UCL, to make the most of London and the opportunities you have here. As soon as you join UCL, you become a member of the Union and can start taking advantage of all the things they have to offer.
As London’s Global University, UCL works with partners locally, nationally, and across the world to co-create fair solutions to pressing challenges. Through research, teaching, and innovation, we are continually making an impact on the world we live in. An independent report into the university’s economic and social impact, issued in June 2022, found that UCL’s annual impact of £9.9bn across the UK economy.
Knowledge exchange is a two-way exchange of research, ideas, and expertise between universities and organizations and communities outside of academia, to solve societal problems, and accelerate innovation and change. Knowledge exchange can take many forms. From working with businesses and the public and third sectors, to public and community engagement, to students starting their own ventures, and staff commercializing their research into spinout companies.
Entry requirements vary by country. View the country page, and course page to check entry requirements.
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.
Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
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Library: UCL Library Services supports learning, teaching and research at UCL and includes libraries and learning spaces located across London, covering a wide range of specialist subjects. It is also the home of the UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship.
Accommodation: At UCL Accommodation, we provide you a home away from home, where you will feel comfortable and supported. Each year, UCL Accommodation allocates approximately 7,500 beds across London every year.
We guarantee accommodation for students who are under 18 and first year students with additional requirements. If you are a current student with additional requirements, you can also apply for a place in halls beyond your first year. Applications will be considered by the Medical Cases Panel and reviewed on a case by case basis.
First year students are prioritised for UCL Accommodation, which means that they are offered spaces in UCL Accommodation ahead of returning students. All applicants who met the eligibility criteria were allocated a place in UCL Accommodation during academic year 2024-25.
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